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Removing the Amino Group

publish date: 2026/06/21 20:08:4.551993 UTC

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The hydrolysis of proteins through the removal of the amino group is one of several ways proteins may be metabolized; this method is known as:

Correct Answer

Deamination

Explanation

Deamination is the process of removing the amino group from an amino acid. This allows the remaining carbon skeleton to be metabolized through other pathways, such as conversion into pyruvate or acetyl-CoA.

Reference

Biology: A self-teaching guide

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